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Vote Smart provides easy access to congressional and state voting records and maintains a collection of key votes grouped by issue. Vote Smart uses the following criteria to select key votes:

  1. The vote should be helpful in portraying how a member stands on a particular issue
  2. The vote should be clear for any person to understand
  3. The vote has received media attention
  4. The vote was passed or defeated by a very close margin
  5. Occasionally, if a specific bill is consistently inquired about on the Voter's Research Hotline, the vote will be added

Vote Smart provides a summary of the version of the bill text associated with each selected key vote. Our summaries are written by Vote Smart's staff and interns, who adhere to our strict policies and procedures in order to guarantee absolute impartiality and accuracy. They do not necessarily reflect the content of the final version of the bill, but rather the version voted on in that stage. While many procedural votes take place before a full chamber vote, our voting stages reflect the final reading of each chamber vote. Each key vote selection is reviewed by the project's community of advisors, who are political scientists and journalists from all fifty states.

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Date State Bill No. Title Outcome
May 28, 2025 OH SB 152 Authorizes Wild Animal Rehabilitation Facilities to Administer Euthanasia Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
May 28, 2025 CA SB 418 Prohibits Discrimination in Health Insurance Enrollment Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
May 28, 2025 NV SB 156 Requires the Appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General and Advise the Attorney General on all Matters Relating to the Prevention of Gun Violence Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
May 27, 2025 LA HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 24)
May 27, 2025 LA HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 22)
May 27, 2025 LA HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 22)
May 27, 2025 LA SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
May 27, 2025 LA SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
May 27, 2025 CT HB 7259 Amends and Strengthens the State's Existing Trust Act which Limits Cooperation Between State and Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
May 26, 2025 NV AB 105 Prohibits Firearm Possession Near Election Sites and Requires Signage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
May 26, 2025 NV SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 26, 2025 NV SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 26, 2025 NV SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
May 26, 2025 NV AB 105 Prohibits Firearm Possession Near Election Sites and Requires Signage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
May 26, 2025 NV SB 217 Authorizes Access to Assisted Reproduction and Infertility Treatment Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
May 25, 2025 TX HB 413 Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
May 25, 2025 TX HB 413 Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
May 24, 2025 TX SB 36 Establishes a Texas Homeland Security Division Bill Passed - House (83 - 36)
May 24, 2025 TX SB 2111 Amends Legal Proceedings and Representation for Impoverished Defendants Bill Passed - House (87 - 47)
May 23, 2025 IL SB 2487 Establishes Penalties for Businesses that Violate the Human Rights Act Bill Passed - House (71 - 35)
May 23, 2025 NV SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 23, 2025 NV SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 23, 2025 NV AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - House (42 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NH HB 57 Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
May 22, 2025 NH HB 57 Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
May 22, 2025 CT HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
May 22, 2025 NV SB 102 Prohibits a Person from Creating or Serving in a False Slate of Presidential Electors or Conspiring to Create or Serve in a False Slate of Electors Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
May 22, 2025 NV AB 445 Exempts Library Employees in Nevada from Liability for Providing Access to Library Materials Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
May 22, 2025 OK HB 1460 Authorizes Removal of Certain Criminal Justice Fees and Court Waivers Bill Passed - House (84 - 3)
May 22, 2025 LA HB 393 Authorizes Bystanders or Spectators to Carry Guns at Parades Bill Passed - House (73 - 16)
May 22, 2025 OK HB 1460 Authorizes Removal of Certain Criminal Justice Fees and Court Waivers Bill Passed - House (84 - 3)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
May 21, 2025 TX SB 648 Amends Recording Requirements for Certain Instruments Concerning Real Property Bill Passed - House (140 - 1)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
May 21, 2025 LA HB 450 Repeals the Housley Presumption that says Courts Should Assume a Plaintiff's Injuries Resulted from the Accident in Question Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
May 21, 2025 NV AB 416 Prohibits Public Schools and Libraries from Restricting Access to Materials Based on Content Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
May 21, 2025 NE LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 3)
May 21, 2025 NY A 5448 Requires Institutions of Higher Education to Designate a Title VI Coordinator Bill Passed - House (143 - 1)
May 21, 2025 CT HB 7259 Amends and Strengthens the State's Existing Trust Act which Limits Cooperation Between State and Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (96 - 51)
May 20, 2025 AK HB 35 Authorizes Tablet Use in Prisons Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 12)
May 20, 2025 TX SB 40 Amends Bail Bonds and Prohibits the Use of Public Tax Funds to Pay Bail Bonds Bill Passed - House (113 - 30)
May 20, 2025 TX SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - House (118 - 25)
May 20, 2025 TX SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - House (118 - 25)
May 20, 2025 OR SB 1191 Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
May 20, 2025 OR SB 1191 Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
May 20, 2025 IL SB 19 Amends and Reforms the State Prisoner Review Board Bill Passed - House (74 - 37)
Date No. Title Outcome
5/28 SB 152 Authorizes Wild Animal Rehabilitation Facilities to Administer Euthanasia Drugs Bill Passed - Senate (33 - 0)
5/28 SB 418 Prohibits Discrimination in Health Insurance Enrollment Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 10)
5/28 SB 156 Requires the Appointment of a Special Counsel for the Prevention of Gun Violence by the Attorney General and Advise the Attorney General on all Matters Relating to the Prevention of Gun Violence Bill Passed - Senate (11 - 8)
5/27 HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Concurrence Vote Passed - House (74 - 24)
5/27 HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 22)
5/27 HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Concurrence Vote Passed - House (75 - 22)
5/27 SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
5/27 SB 154 Prohibits and Criminalizes Possession or Distribution of Kratom Bill Passed - House (89 - 5)
5/27 HB 7259 Amends and Strengthens the State's Existing Trust Act which Limits Cooperation Between State and Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - Senate (25 - 11)
5/26 AB 105 Prohibits Firearm Possession Near Election Sites and Requires Signage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
5/26 SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/26 SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/26 SB 60 Expands Criminal and Civil Penalties for Crimes Against Older or Vulnerable Persons Bill Passed - Senate (20 - 0)
5/26 AB 105 Prohibits Firearm Possession Near Election Sites and Requires Signage Bill Passed - House (27 - 14)
5/26 SB 217 Authorizes Access to Assisted Reproduction and Infertility Treatment Coverage Bill Passed - Senate (15 - 5)
5/25 HB 413 Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
5/25 HB 413 Prohibits the Detainment of Pre-Trial Defendants for Longer Than Their Potential Punishment in Texas Bill Passed - Senate (30 - 1)
5/24 SB 36 Establishes a Texas Homeland Security Division Bill Passed - House (83 - 36)
5/24 SB 2111 Amends Legal Proceedings and Representation for Impoverished Defendants Bill Passed - House (87 - 47)
5/23 SB 2487 Establishes Penalties for Businesses that Violate the Human Rights Act Bill Passed - House (71 - 35)
5/23 SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/23 SB 89 Prohibits Individuals Convicted of Hate Crimes from Purchasing Firearms in Nevada Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/23 AB 555 Establishes Price Cap Provisions on Insulin Bill Passed - House (42 - 0)
5/22 HB 57 Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
5/22 HB 57 Establishes Bail Standards for Serious and Violent Offenses "Ought to Pass as Amended" Report Adopted - Senate (16 - 8)
5/22 HB 7132 Amends Certain Statutes for Traffic Stops Bill Passed - Senate (35 - 0)
5/22 SB 102 Prohibits a Person from Creating or Serving in a False Slate of Presidential Electors or Conspiring to Create or Serve in a False Slate of Electors Bill Passed - House (27 - 15)
5/22 AB 445 Exempts Library Employees in Nevada from Liability for Providing Access to Library Materials Bill Passed - Senate (14 - 7)
5/22 HB 1460 Authorizes Removal of Certain Criminal Justice Fees and Court Waivers Bill Passed - House (84 - 3)
5/22 HB 393 Authorizes Bystanders or Spectators to Carry Guns at Parades Bill Passed - House (73 - 16)
5/22 HB 1460 Authorizes Removal of Certain Criminal Justice Fees and Court Waivers Bill Passed - House (84 - 3)
5/21 AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/21 HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
5/21 SB 648 Amends Recording Requirements for Certain Instruments Concerning Real Property Bill Passed - House (140 - 1)
5/21 HB 431 Limits the Ability for Individuals to Recover Damages for Injuries Sustained in Accidents for Which They Are Mostly at Fault Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
5/21 HB 436 Prohibits Unauthorized Immigrants from Receiving General Damages Stemming from Auto Accidents Bill Passed - Senate (27 - 10)
5/21 AB 411 Establishes Legal Protections for Prescribers of Abortion Drugs like Mifepristone, Misoprostol Bill Passed - Senate (13 - 8)
5/21 HB 450 Repeals the Housley Presumption that says Courts Should Assume a Plaintiff's Injuries Resulted from the Accident in Question Bill Passed - Senate (28 - 9)
5/21 AB 245 Prohibits Individuals 21 and Under from Owning Semi-Automatic Weapons Bill Passed - Senate (12 - 8)
5/21 AB 416 Prohibits Public Schools and Libraries from Restricting Access to Materials Based on Content Bill Passed - House (29 - 13)
5/21 LB 298 Increases Legislative Supervision Over Divisions Bill Passed - Senate (39 - 3)
5/21 A 5448 Requires Institutions of Higher Education to Designate a Title VI Coordinator Bill Passed - House (143 - 1)
5/21 HB 7259 Amends and Strengthens the State's Existing Trust Act which Limits Cooperation Between State and Local Law Enforcement and Federal Immigration Authorities Bill Passed - House (96 - 51)
5/20 HB 35 Authorizes Tablet Use in Prisons Concurrence Vote Passed - House (28 - 12)
5/20 SB 40 Amends Bail Bonds and Prohibits the Use of Public Tax Funds to Pay Bail Bonds Bill Passed - House (113 - 30)
5/20 SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - House (118 - 25)
5/20 SB 9 Amends Bail Programs and the Release of Defendants to Require Notification of Victims Bill Passed - House (118 - 25)
5/20 SB 1191 Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
5/20 SB 1191 Authorizes Individuals to Inform Others of Their Rights Bill Passed - House (32 - 19)
5/20 SB 19 Amends and Reforms the State Prisoner Review Board Bill Passed - House (74 - 37)

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